We are entering basic algebra.  The gr. 7 and gr. 8’s are doing some similar work this week.  See the assignments below and the helpful video for instruction.

Students are asked to watch the video lesson (at least part 1) below to familiarize themselves with the basics of algebra (prior to engaging in the assignments)

Click on the assignments below

18.12.11 grade 7 – algebraic expressions – 1.3-295rjzd

Grade 7 complete all questions

18.12.11 grade 8 – solving equations using models – 6.1-1h81rc3

Grade 8 complete 5-8, 10 – 13

Today the Grade 7’s are looking at converting from fractions, to decimals, and finally, to percents.  Grade 8’s will be working on ratios.

Click on the links below to watch the lessons (videos coming soon) and to download the assignment.

Grade 7’s are to complete all questions and Grade 8’s are to complete questions 4-16

18.12.03 grade 7 – relating fractions decimals and percents – 3.7-2mq1vsi

18.12.03 grade 8 – exploring ratios – 5.5-1vbsq92

Grade 7 Assignment: click the link below for the assignment and watch the videos for extra help with converting between different forms of numbers (dec., fractions and more).  Grade 7 are to do all questions of the assignment.

The grade 7 assignment is right here.

Grade 8 Assignment: click the link below for the assignment.  Grade 8’s are expected to complete #’s 3-12 in preparation for their quiz on Friday.

The Grade 8 assignment is right here.

Today the Gr. 7’s started looking at adding fractions symbolically with numbers as a follow up to our work the previous week using models. The Grade 8’s are also extending last week’s skills and are working on multiplying fractions using models.  See the assignments and videos below.

18.11.21 grade 7 – using symbols to add fractions – 5.3-27w9tkt

Grade 7’s complete questions 1-10

18.11.20 gr 8 – using models to multiply fractions – 3.2-2o0bpt3

Grade 8’s complete questions 5-13

Grade 7s assignment is below with a video coming soon. Gr.7 will be doing assignment  5.2 – all questions

18.11.05 grade 7 – adding fractions with models – 5.2-25miiwu

Grade 8s assignment is below with a video coming soon.  Gr.8 will be doing assignment 3.1, questions 3-17, and 19-20

18.11.05 grade 8 – multiplying fractions with models – 3.1-2my36sg

This week we are working on

Grade 7: Assignment is 3.6 – all questions

19.10.30 -gr-7-order-of-operations-with-decimals-3.6

Grade 8: Assignment 5.4 – complete #’s 4-13 (but you should also try the remaining questions to ensure that you have it down).

19.10.30 grade 8 math – sales tax and discount – 5.4

19.10.23 gr 7 – dividing decimals – 3.5

Grade 7’s are to complete all questions

19.10.23 gr 8 – solving percent problems – 5.3 – p248

Grade 8’s are to complete #’s 3-16

..and here is a second version of this lesson (just in case you need more)

This week the grade 7’s are working on adding and subtracting decimals while the grade 8’s are working on calculating percents.  Check out the assignments and videos below.

Grade 7’s complete #’s 1- 7 and 9 – 11 in the assignment below.

19.10.08 grade 7 – adding and subtracting decimals – 3.3

Grade 8’s are working on assignment 5.2 on calculating percent and will work on #’s 4 – 15

19.10.08 grade 8 -calculating percent- 5.2

Today Grade 7 and 8’s are working on comparing fractions and decimals with the Grade 8’s also working on percent.

Grade 7 – Assignment 3.1-3.2, for 3.1 complete #’s 1,2, 5-10. and for 3.2 complete #’s 1-7

19.09.27 grade 7 – fractions to decimals and ordering – 3.1 3.2

Grade 8 – Assignment 5.1.  Complete #’s 6-18

19.09.27 gr 8 fraction decimals percent – 5.1

This week we are introducing integers for Grade 7 and 8 with the Grade 7’s learning to add and subtract integers and the Grade 8’s going into multiplication of integers.  Below you will find scans of the textbook assignment and videos of a lesson from class.

Grade 7’s – Your assignment is # 2.1 and 2.2 in the textbook.  You are to complete 2.1, #’s 1-7, and 2.2, #’s  1-6, and 8.

19.09.11 grade 7 – representing integers – 2.1

19.09.11 grade 7 – adding integers with tiles – 2.2

Grade 8’s – Your assignment is #2.1 in the textbook.  You are to complete #’s 5-14, 17, and 18.

19.09.11 grade 8 – models to multiply integers – 2.1